tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post8180865640311935399..comments2023-10-23T09:03:47.596-05:00Comments on Lilacs and Roses: NepetaRoses and Lilacshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-30136373960262297042010-02-17T05:06:16.532-06:002010-02-17T05:06:16.532-06:00Molto d'effetto questa nepeta!!
E' facile ...Molto d'effetto questa nepeta!!<br />E' facile da riprodurre da talea?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636741522870420915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-30664524634742088692009-06-21T23:25:03.198-05:002009-06-21T23:25:03.198-05:00marnie,
i haven't grown nepeta before but sou...marnie,<br /><br />i haven't grown nepeta before but sounds like i need to try it...i love the way it is wandering in and around your stone wall.<br />your peonies are lovely so glad they are finally blooming for you...ours are but a memory until next year.marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-37257570676152325382009-06-21T18:12:05.551-05:002009-06-21T18:12:05.551-05:00I am a huge fan of Catmint. I have it growing all ...I am a huge fan of Catmint. I have it growing all along the edges of my flowerbeds alongside the house, where the eaves keep the rain off the soil and it stays very dry. It thrives there and makes a nice backdrop for everything else.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539232387597508849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-18931030588153023262009-06-21T05:27:55.923-05:002009-06-21T05:27:55.923-05:00A very nice plant. I've taken note of the nam...A very nice plant. I've taken note of the name so I can look for some.oldcrow61https://www.blogger.com/profile/08037896874383359258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-83276118004837904942009-06-20T22:16:49.360-05:002009-06-20T22:16:49.360-05:00I have 3 catmint plants. The one that spread the ...I have 3 catmint plants. The one that spread the most for a few years died back some, but it's still a nice sized clump that is blooming nicely.<br /><br />I cut mine back by about a third after the blooms fade, and then they grow and bloom again. I'm thinking I cut them back later in the season after the next flush of blooms, as well.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-74031507578070960892009-06-19T21:44:34.381-05:002009-06-19T21:44:34.381-05:00I just bought a pot of Nepeta and can't wait u...I just bought a pot of Nepeta and can't wait until I have a plant as big as yours. You've given me some ideas about what to plant it with. It does look lovely sprawling over the rocks, and also with the sedum. I have that same yellow sedum blooming now. <br />Love the poem. I can so relate! It's me to a "T" :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-25183269082407927182009-06-19T20:13:40.274-05:002009-06-19T20:13:40.274-05:00We've had a clump of Nepeta 'Walker's ...We've had a clump of Nepeta 'Walker's Low' for two years now. This year it really creeped and we expect a big leap next year. It's doin marvelous and I'm seriously considering spots for more of this variety. <br /><br />As for W2W's suggestion that I write a different version of "That Time Again," well, I'll have to give it some thought. ;~)TChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005938156720914381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-11702240759376391142009-06-19T19:14:02.071-05:002009-06-19T19:14:02.071-05:00I hope you survived the storms this afternoon, my ...I hope you survived the storms this afternoon, my beautiful corn and sunflower patch is flat, the winds wiped it all out, plus flattened my snow-pea vines, blew them right off the fence...but I think tomorrow I'm gonna try and find some tomato plants to replant...wish me luck!<br /><br />Good luck with the storms!A Wild Thinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083369862963892366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-17774482669769794742009-06-19T16:53:57.655-05:002009-06-19T16:53:57.655-05:00Just got a "Walkers low" !
Hope mine do...Just got a "Walkers low" ! <br />Hope mine does as well as yours.<br />It will only get about 5 to 6 hours full sun.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834331771109216377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-70769457976569128452009-06-19T13:59:21.523-05:002009-06-19T13:59:21.523-05:00Hi Marnie....one of my all time favourites....I wo...Hi Marnie....one of my all time favourites....I would not be without nepeta ..... it does everything I want and more. I have it dotted all around the garden, and bees, as you say, love it....<br /><br />Love the poem.....totally understand it......totally me......Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-60857891104055458362009-06-19T13:59:00.416-05:002009-06-19T13:59:00.416-05:00I also love Nepeta. It is one of the best plants ...I also love Nepeta. It is one of the best plants in my garden. Low care, beautiful. Shear it when it gets too leggy and back it comes. Thanks for the profile and the poem. It made me smile.~~DeeDee/reddirtramblingshttp://www.reddirtramblings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-10273729815173346842009-06-19T09:37:27.266-05:002009-06-19T09:37:27.266-05:00Hi Songbird, if nepeta is available in your area i...Hi Songbird, if nepeta is available in your area it would be a good choice for your garden. The bees absolutely love it and some butterflies too. It does need good drainage and I think you have much more rain there than we do.<br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-69277080747778519132009-06-19T07:29:43.825-05:002009-06-19T07:29:43.825-05:00Hi Morning Glories, my Russian sage is more uprigh...Hi Morning Glories, my Russian sage is more upright but it too tends to sprawl a little. <br /><br />Hi Rose, I'm so glad to find that we all tend to let housework slip a little over the spring and summer months. I thought maybe I was the only one;)<br /><br />Hi Darla, hope it does well in Florida.<br /><br />Hi DogGeek, if it isn't commonly for sale in your local nurseries, maybe it doesn't do well in your heat. I'm just not sure.<br /><br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-87833438658084282102009-06-19T07:28:36.032-05:002009-06-19T07:28:36.032-05:00I've never grown Nepeta, it looks like a good ...I've never grown Nepeta, it looks like a good choice, I must check it out.<br /><br />The blooms on your previous post are breathtaking, really beautiful! The Paeonies with the raindrops are lovely and the Irises too. As for Miss B's latest report, I loved it what a f(el)ine reporter she is ;) and she loves a good scandal, great stuff.<br /><br />I do love your blog Marnie!ShySongbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148381873578585910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-398258311015920392009-06-19T07:25:40.006-05:002009-06-19T07:25:40.006-05:00Hi Erin, I did visit your blog. Loved the window ...Hi Erin, I did visit your blog. Loved the window boxes your friend planted. Enjoyed reading all the varied subjects on your pages.<br /><br />Hi Monica, my cats ignore nepeta. I've never had one show the least interest. They do love the wild mint. <br /><br />Walk2write, I'm not sure how it would do in Florida. I know lavender will not overwinter in my garden. Every spring I plant some type of lavender and every winter it dies.<br /><br />Hi Joey, your a better housekeeper than I am. If it has to be ironed, it doesn't belong in my closet. <br /><br />SweetBay, I believe the sedum is Kamtschaticum sedum which is a trailing variety.<br /><br />Hi Susie, I like it over and among the rocks too.<br /><br />MarnieRoses and Lilacshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121676379580186489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-20855966755630486072009-06-19T06:52:36.105-05:002009-06-19T06:52:36.105-05:00I could use some of that to fill in a few spots - ...I could use some of that to fill in a few spots - it looks great next to the rock wall, and we have a rock wall around some of our beds. I haven't seen it around here, though... maybe I would have to order it from somewhere. <br /><br />The poem is perfect, too - my house is certainly suffering from the time we are spending outside in the gardens!Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-20494482822004261262009-06-19T05:27:32.980-05:002009-06-19T05:27:32.980-05:00I LOVE that poem and can relate!! Your photos are...I LOVE that poem and can relate!! Your photos are stunning, that plant is a must have for me, I just wrote it's name down...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061146166736270529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-1829474299843960112009-06-18T21:09:10.575-05:002009-06-18T21:09:10.575-05:00I couldn't agree with you more, Marnie! I can...I couldn't agree with you more, Marnie! I can't think of another plant that is so easy to care for, looks good all season long, and is so attractive to the bees. And the poet must be describing me:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-36718608041401520192009-06-18T19:44:15.248-05:002009-06-18T19:44:15.248-05:00What a lovely plant. It reminds me of Russian Sage...What a lovely plant. It reminds me of Russian Sage. Your choice of poetry made me chuckle--it's just too true!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-57425608658522799292009-06-18T17:37:53.845-05:002009-06-18T17:37:53.845-05:00Very cute poem. I too can relate.
Your nepeta is...Very cute poem. I too can relate. <br /><br />Your nepeta is very pretty. I like it flowing over the rocks.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-12468964447000403232009-06-18T16:45:44.547-05:002009-06-18T16:45:44.547-05:00The Nepeta looks lovely tumbling down over the sto...The Nepeta looks lovely tumbling down over the stones. What is the sedum in the pot?sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-47151497492669706772009-06-18T16:15:35.756-05:002009-06-18T16:15:35.756-05:00Thanks for the tip, Marnie. I have a gravel garden...Thanks for the tip, Marnie. I have a gravel garden at the lake where hazy blue pools of nepeta would be perfect! Aw yes, the poem ... spent 2 hours ironing yesterday!joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569378877717221045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-71798816070557812362009-06-18T13:59:18.902-05:002009-06-18T13:59:18.902-05:00I have finally managed to get some kind of lavende...I have finally managed to get some kind of lavender to survive here (one plant is "Grosso," and I can't remember the other variety) so maybe the Nepeta would do all right. Or is suffocating heat and humidity a limiting factor? I love that poem, and I think another version should be written for the guilt-ridden blogger. Should we tap TC the Write Poet for the honor since he probably can't identify with the hausfrau angst but certainly knows about blogging/gardening conflicts? Your garden is lovely, by the way.walk2writehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13501812375142037251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-41837278976325850872009-06-18T13:43:08.386-05:002009-06-18T13:43:08.386-05:00I too love 'Walker's Low' as do my cat...I too love 'Walker's Low' as do my cats. Does Miss B have no comment to share on it? Also, They're a long bloomer!! I too wish they would spread more.Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1641867746157798839.post-7793745428926023982009-06-18T13:42:30.222-05:002009-06-18T13:42:30.222-05:00Hi there! I have just visited your blog for the f...Hi there! I have just visited your blog for the first time. I love Nepeta, especially as a substitute for lavender! Coincidentaly, I recently featured a garden on my blog where the owner has used tons of it .......and it is fabulous. Check it out! Erinerin's art and gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808723849785207747noreply@blogger.com